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This is a drawing of a dress design. The illustration features a dress with a square neckline, adorned with embroidery around the bust area. The dress has a high waistline with a gathered skirt. The lower part of the dress also features floral embroidery patterns. The design emphasizes fine lines and delicate patterns.
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This is a drawing of a dress design. The illustration features a dress with a square neckline, adorned with embroidery around the bust area. The dress has a high waistline with a gathered skirt. The lower part of the dress also features floral embroidery patterns. The design emphasizes fine lines and delicate patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baptismal Dress

Evelyn Bailey

Date
c. 1936
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.6 x 24.6 cm (14 x 9 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 35 3/4" long; 65" around bottom; 9" wide at waist; bodice: 5 3/4" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1754
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Camulos

NGA object ID 13963. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.